Pick my brain - it's a phrase we hate. We all want to help and have an attitude of generosity yet feeling that there is value for out time. Also during these challenging times we all are strapped for cash and want to earn money for our families. How do you turn "pick my...
Many people are for the first time "working from home". Of course for many of my friends like Adrian Miller of Adrian's Network or Vik Rajan of Video Socials, it's not new for us, it's how we live. Beyond just a casual video conference with friends or business colleagues you can also use LIVE...
We're all going through a terrible terrible challenge at this time but we must prepare for the future. Be sure to not just look at the immediate things happening to us today. It's also important to remember that one day this will be over. One day we will be in recovery and rebuilding mode....
Updated - 1 April 2020 The President signed into law the $2 trillion dollar CARES Bill to support business, small business and more. These funds, in large part, will be released through the SBA. The bill provides a variety of funding options for small business owners. It's a bit complicated but with a bit of...
Working from home is new for some of us and not so new for others. I've been working from home for years. But if you're not used to working from home it can be lonely and unhealthy. Maybe you're used to working at a co-working space, going to a small office or even going...
Business, from time to time, is about dealing with the unexpected. Most of the time business runs smooth. We make a product or service and the customer buys it. We serve them, run the day to day operations of our business and go on. However, what happens if the unexpected happens, like the corona...
Building a business with real profits, good jobs and sustainable growth takes time, as Charles Fred, TrueSpace founder and CEO, knows. As a successful serial entrepreneur, he has experienced firsthand the difficulties associated with leading a business through the startup stage to post-startup and finally mid-market. Motivated by the desire to understand the systemic reasons...
According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 30 million small businesses in America. It’s now easier than ever for entrepreneurs to open a business, but that also means there’s some stiff competition. Crafting your brand identity is so important. So, how can you use a personal brand to stand out from the sea...
I’m a tech guy, so I was excited when chatbots became more popular. But even I was surprised to find that chatbox use is growing so fast. According to one report, the U.S. chatbot market was $2.6 billion in 2019 and is predicted to reach $9.4 billion by 2024. You might be thinking that only...
I’m a big fan of America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)! I’ve spoken at their conferences and written many articles for the website. This year is the 40th anniversary of America’s SBDCs, and the organization is throwing a great party! Wednesday, March 18, 2020, is America’s SBDC Day, and you’re invited to celebrate, with local and national...
